Summary: The complainant has requested information relating to the declaration of interests for a named former senior council officer from the commencement of their employment, but prior to copies of more recent declarations already obtained by him. He also requested information relating to the marital arrangements of two former senior council officers. The request was refused as vexatious by the public authority. The Commissioner-™s decision is that East Riding of Yorkshire Council has incorrectly refused the request as vexatious. The Commissioner requires the public authority to provide the complainant with a response to his request which complies with the requirements of section 1 of FOIA.
Section of Act/EIR & Finding: FOI 14 - Complaint Upheld